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MBD Group Launches AASOKA Science Kit Initiative Under Ashok Karya to Benefit 25,000 Students Across 400 Schools Pan-India

July 14, 2026

~ With an investment of nearly 2.5 Crore, the initiative aims to reach 400 schools pan-India, benefiting around 25,000 Grade 6 students and providing teacher training, with plans under consideration to expand the programme to 800 schools. New Delhi, 14th July 2026: MBD Group, one of India’s leading education-led business groups with diversified interests in publishing, edtech, hospitality and real estate, on 10th July announced the launch of Ashok Samvad, a national conclave dedicated to leadership, social impact and the purposeful exchange of ideas, on the occasion of the 81st birth anniversary of the Group’s Founder, Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra. Launched under Ashok Karya, the Group’s social impact movement inspired by the Founder’s values and vision, Ashok Samvad marks the

Alcobrew Deepens Its Green Commitment, Plants Over 8,000 Saplings to mark Van Mohatsav

July 10, 2026

In a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to environmental stewardship, Alcobrew Distilleries India Ltd. announced the plantation of over 8,000 saplings in association with SayTrees in Hisar, undertaken as part of the company’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The plantation drive forms part of Alcobrew’s broader mission to contribute meaningfully to India’s ecological balance. The initiative aims to enhance green cover, support local biodiversity, and foster a healthier environment for the surrounding community. This latest effort follows closely on the heels of another significant plantation drive by the company, where over 2,000 saplings were planted in Gurgaon, further reflecting Alcobrew’s sustained focus on afforestation and environmental well-being. With these two initiatives combined, Alcobrew’s total sapling plantations have now crossed

Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Govt. of India, Shri. Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Landmark Initiative ‘PRAGATI’ to Empower 20,000 rural youth as Agri-Entrepreneurs and directly Support 20 Lakh Farmers

July 9, 2026

India, Thursday, July 09, 2026: In a significant milestone for India’s rural development landscape, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Landmark Initiative ‘PRAGATI’ to Empower 20,000 Agri-Entrepreneurs and Directly Support 20 Lakh Farmers. Leading national and global institutions, a pioneering programme designed to catalyse large-scale, inclusive, and climate-resilient regenerative agriculture initiative to transform smallholder farmers. PepsiCo Foundation, State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF), Gates Foundation, IDH, Heifer International, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Global Agri Entrepreneurship Academy, The Sustainable Agriculture Foundations International Association (SAFIA), and Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF), & Transform Rural India Foundation (TRIF) have come together to launch the ambitious 20K Agri Entrepreneurs Initiative, PRAGATI. This programme

BIMTECH Advances Zero-Plastic Waste Campus movement with Bisleri International ‘s ‘Bottles for Change’ CSR Initiative

July 9, 2026

Mumbai, July 9, 2026: Strengthening its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, has partnered with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. under the company’s flagship CSR initiative, ‘Bottles for Change’, to promote responsible plastic waste management and recycling across its campus. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Letter of Association (LoA) by Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH, and Mr. Vidya Bhooshan Singh, CSR Regional Manager – North, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. The initiative will be spearheaded by the Centre for Sustainability and CSR at BIMTECH. The initiative was coordinated by Dr. Reeti Kulshreshtha, Chairperson, Centre for Sustainability & CSR, BIMTECH and members of the centre, Dr. Anupama Singh and Dr.

Pfizer’s Project AASTHA Crosses 10 Lakh Patients Supported, Advancing Healthcare Access for Cancer and Rare Disease Communities Across India

July 9, 2026

From Left to Right: Dr. Rajat Jain, President, Doctors For You, Sharad Goswami, Senior Director, International Policy and Communications, Pfizer India, Dr. Rajini M., Director, Health & Family Welfare Services, Government of Karnataka, Jnanesh Kamat K, Joint Director of Health & Family Welfare Services, Dr. Ravikant Singh, Associate Professor & Officer In-Charge, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Muzaffarpur, Dr. H.L. Vishwanath, Medical Superintendent, Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru, Sneha Senapathi, Head CSR, Pfizer India Project AASTHA strengthens patient navigation through treatment guidance, counselling and access to government welfare schemes for people living with cancer and rare diseases. In Karnataka, the initiative has supported nearly 60,000 patients, enabling access to treatment and government healthcare funding. Bengaluru, 09 July 2026: Pfizer today

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NHPC Organizes Horticulture and Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Programs Under CSR at Dibang Multipurpose Project

July 9, 2026

ROING/DIBANG VALLEY (ARUNACHAL PRADESH), JULY 09, 2026 – Under the aegis of the 2880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project, NHPC Limited successfully organized a one-day Horticulture Training Program alongside a Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR training session. Held on July 9, 2026, at the Government Primary School in Ranli, Dibang Valley District, the socio-economic outreach program was executed under the guidance and directives of Shri Narendra Kumar, Project Head and Executive Director. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the district administration, aimed to enhance the sustainable livelihoods of local stakeholders and farmers while equipping them with vital life-saving skills. The interactive sessions drew approximately 45 participants, including the local Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM), village heads (Gaon Burha and Gaon Burhi),

Hyundai Motor India Foundation Strengthens Critical Care Infrastructure at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital under its Sparsh Sanjeevani Initiative

July 8, 2026

₹3.07 crore investment enhances critical care infrastructure at one of Tamil Nadu’s leading Government hospitals, Chennai 169 advanced medical devices provided, including ventilators, defibrillators and multiparameter monitors Intervention reinforces HMIF’s flagship Sparsh Sanjeevani initiative advancing quality public health care across India. Chennai | July 8, 2026: Demonstrating its commitment to strengthening India’s Public healthcare ecosystem, Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited, has upgraded the Intensive Surgical Care Unit at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), Chennai, through advanced critical care equipment, capacity building and technical support under its flagship health care initiative Sparsh Sanjeevani. The ₹3.07 crore intervention has enabled the installation of 169 advanced medical devices, including ICU beds, ventilators, defibrillators, multiparameter

Ketto Powers Life-Saving Fundraiser for Bengaluru Toddler After Tragic Using data to identify the right audiences and timing Accident

July 8, 2026

Bengaluru– Crowdfunding platform Ketto has enabled timely and continued medical care for three-year-old Harsh Sharma, a Bengaluru-based toddler who suffered life-threatening injuries following a fall from the fourth floor of his residence earlier this year. The accident, which occurred on February 1, left Harsh with severe head trauma, multiple injuries across his body and two fractured legs. He was admitted to Manipal HAL Hospital, Bengaluru, where he required immediate intensive care, including neurological intervention, continuous monitoring and long-term rehabilitation involving brain stimulation and physical retraining. As the family focused on his survival, the financial burden escalated rapidly. Within a short period, treatment expenses crossed ₹20 lakh, with doctors estimating an additional ₹30 lakh to support ongoing care and recovery. With

Maruti Suzuki Strengthens Green Energy Push with Battery Energy Storage System at Kharkhoda Plant

July 8, 2026

Kharkhoda / New Delhi, 08 July 2026: Continuing its focus on strengthening the green energy ecosystem, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) today announced the commissioning of a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility. In 2025, Maruti Suzuki installed a 20 MWp solar power project at the Kharkhoda facility. During facility holidays, the solar power plant continues to generate electricity; however, it cannot be utilized due to the absence of demand. A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) addresses this challenge by storing excess electricity generated during low-demand periods or facility holidays and making it available for use when required. In addition, BESS will help improve grid stability. As a pilot initiative, BESS has been integrated into

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Meher Roshani Foundation Hosts Hyatt Hospitality Corporate Office for a Heartwarming CSR Activity at SaathSHALA Mumbai

July 8, 2026

Mumbai, 8th July 2026: Meher Roshani Foundation hosted the Hyatt Hospitality Corporate Office at SaathSHALA Mumbai as a goodwill partner. The CSR activity was filled with joy, happiness, and meaningful interactions as the Hyatt team spent quality time with the children through engaging games and fun-filled activities, creating memories and highlighting the importance of empathy and community engagement. Every child received gifts such as tiffin boxes, stuffed toys, and raincoats that brought smiles and will support their everyday lives. Expressing her gratitude, Roshani Shenazz Nadirshah, Founder Trustee, Chairperson, & CEO, said, “Meher Roshani Foundation is thankful to Hyatt Hospitality for their generosity, time, and commitment to nurturing joy and dignity among underprivileged children. Collaborations such as these strengthen the Foundation’s